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HB 1999MISSISSIPPISession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Mississippi Extends Town of Oakland Prepared Food and Restaurant Tax Repeal Date to 2030

Original title: Town of Oakland; extend repeal date on tax on restaurants and prepared food at convenience stores.

Last action · April 1, 2026: 04/01 Approved by GovernorSponsor: Kevin Horan

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What This Bill Does

House Bill 1999 extends the repeal date from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030, for a local tax of up to two percent on restaurant sales and prepared food at convenience stores in the Town of Oakland, Mississippi.

Why it matters

Extends the legal authorization for a local hospitality tax that funds tourism, parks, and recreation projects within the town through July 1, 2030.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Town of Oakland restaurant and convenience store operators

Operators are required to add the tax amount to sales prices and collect it from customers on behalf of the Department of Revenue.

Directly affected

Town of Oakland residents

Residents pay the tax on restaurant meals and prepared food purchases, which fund local parks and recreation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 1999 do?

It extends the expiration date of a local tax authorization in the Town of Oakland from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030.

How are the tax proceeds used?

The proceeds are dedicated solely to promoting tourism, parks, and recreation within the Town of Oakland.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

12 actions

Apr 1, 2026Governor of MississippiEnrolled
04/01 Approved by Governor
Mar 26, 2026SenateEnrolled
03/26 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
Mar 26, 2026HouseEnrolled
03/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
Mar 26, 2026Senate
03/26 (S) Returned For Enrolling
Mar 26, 2026Senate
03/26 (S) Immediate Release
Mar 26, 2026SenateFloor
03/26 (S) Passed

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Mar 24, 2026SenateCommittee
03/24 (S) Title Suff Do Pass
Mar 20, 2026SenateCommittee
03/20 (S) Referred To Local and Private
Mar 20, 2026House
03/20 (H) Transmitted To Senate
Mar 19, 2026HouseFloor
03/19 (H) Passed
Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee
03/18 (H) Title Suff Do Pass
Feb 18, 2026HouseCommittee
02/18 (H) Referred To Local and Private Legislation

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